Hexaware Technologies, a leading global IT services provider, today announced it has been selected by a major System Integrator in Japan to develop a core bespoke application for the IT modernisation of the postal department of a South East Asian country. The first phase of the deal worth $18 million (around Rs 8 crore) has been signed.This is the first core application development of its kind for the postal department or in the logistics domain for Hexaware and is the largest ever APAC deal for the company. At its peak, Hexaware is likely to deploy over 150 software developers for this multi-year logistics engagement. The deal will be primarily be serviced out of Pune, which hosts Hexaware's highly specialised Japanese Centre of Excellence.Speaking on this occasion, Yogendra Shah, senior vice president-APAC region, Hexaware Technologies said, "Almost 20% of Hexaware's APAC revenues are generated from Japan and revenues are likely to double over the next four to six quarters. Deals such as this give us the necessary encouragement to continue building on our understanding of Japanese business and appreciation of their culture and language, which proved to be a real advantage in winning the deal."Japan's IT market is ranked second next only to the United States and is one of the leading markets for Hexaware in the APAC region. Hexaware, in Japan, works with local partners who offer account management and provide onsite resources while Hexaware offers delivery excellence through offshore expertise.Over the last 15 months, Hexaware has widened its reach significantly in the APAC region by opening new sales offices in Thailand, Sydney, Melbourne and Hong Kong and in addition to the above-mentioned locations; the company has significant market penetration in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and India. Hexaware has 20 active clients in the APAC region.In the Asia-Pacific region, Hexaware has witnessed robust traction for IT services specifically in the ERP space and in the Travel & Logistics verticals. The addition of these under-served markets in a region already witnessing the fastest economic growth across the world augurs well for Hexaware.
